Fitness Attendant (Part

City of Barrie; Time; On-site; NOK 171,877 - 209,590; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Discounted City Fitness Memberships

Transit Pass discounts

Access to Perkopolis Perks program

Job summary

The City of Barrie is seeking a Casual Part-time Fitness Attendant to join our Recreation and Culture Services team. You will provide customer service at our Fitness Centres, overseeing gym patrons and ensuring proper use of fitness equipment. The ideal candidate will have a Secondary School Diploma and relevant fitness certifications, including First Aid and CPR.

Join us in helping Barrie residents lead active, healthy lives while you enjoy benefits such as discounted fitness memberships and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Must have a Secondary School Diploma.
• Must hold valid Personal Training Certification/Fitness Instructor Certification.
• Must have First Aid, CPR Level C, and AED Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line customer service at Fitness Centres.
• Oversee gym patrons to ensure proper use of equipment.
• Identify community recreation needs and develop programs.

Skills

Knowledge of proper exercise techniques

Ability to use fitness machines

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Valid Personal Training Certification

Standard First Aid, CPR Level C and AED Certifications

Job description

Job Type: Casual Part-time, up to 10Months, Non-Union

Salary Range: $18.64 to $22.73 per hour

Posted: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Application Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 11 :59 pm

*The City of Barrie is accepting applications for current and future casual part-time Fitness Attendant vacancies. As positions become available, we will review applications and contact selected candidates for an interview.

Recreation and Culture Services builds vibrant, healthy, active and connected communities by providing facilities and programs that give all Barrie residents an opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Key responsibilities include identifying community recreation needs and interests, developing and delivering recreation opportunities which meet these needs and interests, maintaining and operating recreational and cultural facilities to provide a setting for these activities, and managing the provision of space to external community providers and groups.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Recreation Active Living Programmer, and reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, the Fitness Attendant (PT) position acts as the first point of contact for customers of the City of Barrie’s Fitness Centres. Specifically, this position provides front-line customer service at one of the City’s Fitness Centres. Additionally, this position oversees the activities of gym patrons to ensure proper and safe use of fitness machines, free weights and cardio equipment. Overall, this position plays an integral role in the operation of the City’s Fitness Centres to enable the City of Barrie to deliver fitness services that allow residents to live healthy and active lives.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Secondary School Diploma
• Valid Personal Training Certification/Fitness Instructor Certification from an accredited institution and/or association
• Standard First Aid, CPR Level C and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certifications

Experience

• Demonstrated experience using fitness machines, free weights and cardio equipment

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Working knowledge of proper exercises techniques, in accordance with fitness industry standards
• Demonstrated ability to exert physical effort to use fitness machines, free weights and cardio equipment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Basic oral and written communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Availability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, when required

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check*

*Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.

Location

Allandale Recreation Centre (190 Bayview Drive, Barrie), East Bayfield Community Centre (80 Livingstone Street East, Barrie), Peggy Hill Team Community Centre (171 Mapleton Avenue, Barrie)

Hours

The normal hours of work are up to and including 24 hours per week with a varying schedule to support business demand.

Wage

• Hourly Pay Rate: $19.01 to $23.18

What We Offer

This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.